Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 20, 2026

Purpose: To provide Executive Board with feedback on the recent consultation relating to the Dee Valley Federation of Schools. To seek approval to publish the relevant Statutory Notice.

Content: RESOLVED –   (i)        That the consultation feedback contained in the post consultation feedback report at Appendix 2 of report COEEI/01/26 regarding proposals to consult on the Dee Valley Federation of Schools be noted.   (ii)       That Officers be authorised to proceed to Statutory Notice (Appendix 1) regarding the proposal to discontinue Froncysyllte CP from 31 August 2026, or sooner should pupil numbers fall to zero.   (iii)      That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution.   (iv)      That a further report be submitted in June 2026 to detail feedback from the objection period and seek approval for a preferred way forward.   Reasons for Decisions   (i) To explore options available to the Dee Valley Federation of schools and ensure sustainability in the immediate future.   (ii) To provide the most effective and efficient education services for pupils.   (iii) To ensure that the Council complies with its duty to monitor the demand for school places and ensure viability of the school estate.   (iv) To ensure that the item is dealt with as an urgent item of business to comply with timescales for response outlined in the Welsh Government’s School Organisation Code (statutory code document 011/2018).